![]() In February, 1992, ground breaking ceremonies were held, and on August 7, 1992, the first service was held in the much anticipated new building. God continued to bless Texas Oaks with steady growth and committed members. Members opened their homes for Wednesday night Bible Study, and both Woodlawn and Manchaca Baptist churches allowed us to use their building for our baptismal services. The facilities provided opportunities for both Sunday Morning and evening worship, as well as Saturday use. ![]() La Petite Academy became the new meeting place in January of 1990. On September 10, 1989, over 40 people gathered at Kocurek Elementary School for the first worship service. David Packer was commissioned as the first pastor, and began seeking people who would be interested in forming a church body. With the generosity of Bill Milburn, who donated over six acres of land, and the help of Bannockburn Baptist Church, Texas Oaks Baptist Church was formed. Texas Oaks Baptist Church began as a vision of Hyde Park Baptist Church to establish a mission in South Austin. For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
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